Inspirations by Nancy
Cooking with Nancy O: The Perfect Fall-Themed Scarecrow Dip for Halloween and Thanksgiving
Episode Summary
In this BONUS cooking episode, Nancy introduces a fun and healthy scarecrow-themed dip recipe, perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings. This recipe is a delightful and flavorful dip. Nancy and Rick provide step-by-step instructions on assembling the scarecrow face using various vegetables and creative ingredients, resulting in a festive and healthy treat.
Episode Notes
“If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it." - Erma Bombeck
Episode Summary:
In this BONUS cooking episode, Nancy introduces a fun and healthy scarecrow-themed dip recipe, perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings. This recipe is a delightful and flavorful dip. Nancy and Rick provide step-by-step instructions on assembling the scarecrow face using various vegetables and creative ingredients, resulting in a festive and healthy treat.
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In This Episode:
- Tower gardens as an excellent source of fresh vegetables for cooking.
- Substituting mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt to enhance the nutritional value of recipes.
- Caramelized onions and bacon add depth and flavor to dips and spreads.
- Creative use of vegetables and simple ingredients can elevate the presentation and taste of dishes for seasonal celebrations.
Today’s Recipe:
Scarecrow Dip:
Ingredients:
- 6 pieces of thick bacon
- Onions
- Salt
- Butter
- 1/3 Greek yogurt
- 2/3 regular yogurt
- Peppers (yellow and green)
- Kale leaves
- Cucumbers
- Shredded carrots
- Tomatoes
- Olives
- Oreo cookies
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Fry the 6 pieces of thick bacon until dark and crispy. Set aside.
- Caramelize onions in a cast-iron skillet with a little salt and butter until they turn from light brown to dark brown.
- Place the bacon and caramelized onions in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1/3 of Greek yogurt with salt and pepper and 2/3 of regular yogurt. Mix thoroughly.
- Spread the yogurt mixture in a shallow pan.
- Decorate the dip with kale leaves, sliced green peppers, cucumbers, and shredded carrots to create a scarecrow face.
- Use olives to make the eyes and smile, and an Oreo cookie (without the icing) for the crow on the scarecrow's head.
- Serve with crackers or other desired dippers.
Enjoy the delicious and healthy scarecrow dip for your Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings!
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